The 22nd Annual Tim Heinsz Memorial 5K & 10K Run/Walk, 14th Annual Jim Devine Dog Walk, & 8th Annual Bob Bailey Bike Ride honors three of Mizzou Law's most beloved deans. Tim Heinsz served as Dean of Mizzou Law and was an avid runner. Jim Devine served as Associate Dean and was a noted dog lover. Bob Bailey is an Assistant Dean Emeritus and a cycling enthusiast. All monies raised benefit the Timothy J. Heinsz Scholarship Fund.
Event Details
Location: The in-person race will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Mizzou Law School, 820 Conley Ave, Columbia, MO 65211. The event will be held rain or shine.
Packet Pickup: Specific times for packet pickup are 45 minutes prior to each event outside the law school.
Race Day Registration: Online registration closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. But you can still register the morning of the race! Volunteers will be stationed at the race location to sign up any late registrants. We will accept cash (please bring exact change), checks (made out to “University of Missouri School of Law Foundation” with “TH5K” in the memo line), or debit/credit card. Prices will be the same as they are marked online.
Entertainment: Check back soon for more details regarding entertainment on race day.
Volunteering: Interested in volunteering on race day? Contact Maggie Munsterman (mnmcqx@missouri.edu) to see how you can help. If you would like to volunteer and also participate in one of the events, check out our discounted options to thank you for your hard work!
Tentative Schedule of Events
8:30AM - Bike Ride
8:45AM - 10k (Competitive)
9:00AM - 5k (Competitive & Non-Competitive)
9:00AM - Pancakes are served!
10:00AM - Kids Fun Run
10:15AM - Dog Walk
Please note: race-day registration ends 30 minutes before each respective event. See above for updated packet pickup times. Packet pickup will still begin 45 minutes before each event.
Event Categories
Tim Heinsz Memorial Competitive 5K/10K Run: This registration includes a timing chip, and your race time will be posted online. Registration includes an event t-shirt.
$30/person
Tim Heinsz Memorial "Just for Fun!" 5K/Walk: If you’re interested in participating in the race/walk without the added pressure of having your race time posted online, this is the option for you! This registration option will be listed in the results, with a symbolic time of 2004, in honor of Tim Heinsz. Participants of this division are not eligible for awards. Registration includes an event t-shirt.
$30/person
Bob Bailey 15K Bike Ride: Enjoy this non-competitive 15K bike ride. Registration includes an event t-shirt.
$30/person
Jim Devine Dog Walk: Enjoy a leisurely one-mile stroll with your furry friend. Don’t have a furry friend of your own? Not to worry. Walkers without dogs are welcome to join the fun, too. Each registration includes an event t-shirt.
$20/person
Kids Fun Run: Kids of all ages are invited to join in on the fun in their own short “race.” Each registration includes one kid-sized t-shirt.
$15/child
Team Race: Organizations within the law school and/or around the community are invited to run or walk the 5K as a team. Teams will consist of 5 people. $100/team. Registration includes t-shirts.
Firm Race: Law firms are invited to run or walk the 5K as a team. Teams will consist of 5 people. $150/team. Registration includes t-shirts.
Donate Today
You can donate to the Tim Heinsz Scholarship Fund online here: http://mizzou.us/TH5KScholarship
Or if you would like to donate to the Tim Heinsz Scholarship Fund via check, send your check, payable to “University of Missouri School of Law Foundation” with “TH5K” in the memo, to: Chelsea Coursey, 205 Hulston Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — 15K Bike Ride
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Early Bird Sign Up: Bike Ride
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Volunteer + Bike Ride
Type — Running
08:30
$0.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Competitive 10K (Chip Timed)
Type — Running
08:45
$30.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Early Bird Sign Up: 10K
Type — Running
08:45
$25.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Volunteer + Competitive 10K
Type — Running
08:45
$0.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Early Bird Sign Up: 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Firm Race (5K)
Type — Running
09:00
$150.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Non-Competitive 5K (Just for Fun!)
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Team/Organization 5K Race
Type — Running
09:00
$100.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Volunteer + Competitive 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$0.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Volunteer + Non-Competitive 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$0.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Early Bird: Kid Fun Run
Type — Running
10:00
$10.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Kids Fun Run
Type — Running
10:00
$15.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Dog Walk
Type — Running
10:15
$20.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Early Bird Sign Up: Dog Walk
Type — Running
10:15
$15.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — T-Shirt Only
Type — Running
10:15
$15.00
Apr 11, 2026
Distance — Volunteer
Type — Running
10:15
$0.00
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